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NEWSGrowing up as the child of a very conservative pastor, Anita Keagy never planned on getting pregnant at the age of 18. She also never expected to wind up with a child as a virgin mother. Read more...
OPINIONHere we are entering yet another new semester of school. First year students finally feel comfortable with their many original "acquaintances" and seniors are getting nervous about entering the real world in a few short months. Read more...
BURGLime green walls, a large fish tank, and an eager-to-serve staff welcomed us as we entered Thai Flavor, Harrisonburg's newest Thai restaurant. Located next to King Photo on 51 Kenmore Street (right off Route 33), the outside of the restaurant looks a little dismal compared to the brand-new sign. Read more...
SPORTSAfter five seasons in the major leagues in Minnesota and Los Angeles, as well as six years playing professional baseball in Japan, the Shenandoah Valley is still Charlie Manuel's "favorite place to live." Read more...
STYLEThe first time Bob Driver heard 15-year-old Austin Shifflet play the harmonica, he couldn't believe his ears as the youngster skillfully played the instrument like a "50-year-old blues master from New Orleans." Read more...
